The Most Beautiful Swiss Books recognizes excellence in the field of book design and production, as well drawing attention to remarkable and contemporary books by Swiss designers, printers and publishers. The Jan Tschichold Award 2013, which honours excellence in the field of book design, goes to the typographer and graphic designer François Rappo from Lausanne.

June 27-30 2013, The Most Beautiful Swiss Books will be exhibited at the Helmhaus, Zürich, alongside the simultaneous publication of the catalogue showcasing the competition. On the occasion of the exhibition opening, the Jan Tschichold Award winner will be presented his award. In the context of the exhibition, a book fair, presenting recent publications from small Swiss and European presses, will be held June 29.